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The Resurgence of TimeSplitters and Free Radical Design's Rebirth
I had high hopes for the return of TimeSplitters, a first-person shooter series that initially launched on the PS2 and was developed by Free Radical Design. The team behind it, including Steve Ellis, David Doak, Karl Hilton, and Graeme Norgate, had previously worked on GoldenEye and Perfect Dark. The initial TimeSplitters game was well-received, but it was the second installment that gained cri…
March 26, 2024, 10:25 a.m.
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Reviving TimeSplitters: The Untold Story of Free Radical Design's Rebirth
The TimeSplitters series, a beloved first-person shooter franchise, had been dormant for years. Its original creators, including Steve Ellis, had moved on to other projects. However, in 2018, Koch Media, now known as Plaion, acquired the rights to the franchise, sparking hopes of a revival. Ellis, eager to explore the possibility of bringing back TimeSplitters, reached out to Plaion's CEO, Klemen…
March 26, 2024, 10:25 a.m.
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The Untold Story of TimeSplitters and Free Radical Design 2.0
The TimeSplitters series, a first-person shooter franchise that originated on the PS2, had been dormant for years. Steve Ellis, the founder of Free Radical Design, was approached by Koch Media, now known as Plaion, to revive the series. Ellis was given a small budget to build a prototype, and he assembled a team of mostly graduates to work on the project. The team faced numerous challenges, incl…
March 26, 2024, 10:25 a.m.
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How Xsolla Funding Club Empowered Happy Juice to Bring Lost in Play to Life
Imagine being a child again, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. For the creators of Lost in Play, this feeling of limitless imagination was the spark that ignited their project. With a background in animation and a passion for adventure games, the founders of Happy Juice set out to craft an experience that would recapture the magic of childhood. The result was Lost in Play, a captivating p…
March 26, 2024, 9:06 a.m.
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How Xsolla Funding Club Empowered Happy Juice to Bring Lost in Play to Life
Childhood memories of imaginative play inspired the creation of Lost in Play, a game that successfully recaptured the essence of carefree adventure. Developer Happy Juice, with the backing of Xsolla Funding Club and Joystick Ventures, brought this vision to life on Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices, earning prestigious awards like the iPad Game of the Year in 2023. The journey was not witho…
March 26, 2024, 9:06 a.m.
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How Xsolla Funding Club Helped Happy Juice Achieve Success with Lost in Play
Childhood imagination is a powerful thing, where everyday objects can become extraordinary adventures. Happy Juice, a game development studio, sought to capture this essence in their game, Lost in Play. With the support of Xsolla Funding Club and Joystick Ventures, the game was released on Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices, receiving critical acclaim and winning several awards, including th…
March 26, 2024, 9:06 a.m.
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Esports Industry Expected to Undergo Significant Consolidation
The esports industry has been experiencing a downturn since 2022, following a period of rapid growth in the 2010s. Investors had poured millions into team organizations and other entities, but the expected returns on investment failed to materialize. The industry is now undergoing consolidation, with many teams and organizations cutting back on staff and operations. Despite this, some experts rem…
March 25, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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Esports Industry Expects Significant Market Consolidation
The esports industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with a shift from rapid growth to consolidation. The sector's boom years, marked by substantial investments and soaring valuations, have given way to a more subdued reality. Insiders point to a combination of factors, including inflated player salaries, overreliance on sponsorships, and a fanbase that is reluctant to spend mo…
March 25, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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Market Consolidation Expected to Intensify in Esports
The esports industry has been experiencing a downturn since last year, with signs of a significant market correction. During the 2010s, investors poured millions into team organizations and other entities, captivated by the excitement of competitive gaming. However, the pandemic and subsequent economic uncertainty have led to a decline in investment and a reassessment of the industry's valuation …
March 25, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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Developers Unite: Fighting for a Better Industry
This week in the games industry, a shift in tone was palpable. Despite the usual hype surrounding new technologies and AI advancements, frustrated developers took center stage, demanding a better work environment and more respect from the industry. The Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 served as a catalyst for this movement, with the 'GDScream' public demonstration and impassioned speeches fr…
March 22, 2024, 4:58 p.m.